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Zimbabwe
The Zim Dollar's Traction and Prices Conundrum

The Zimbabwe dollar exhibited its fifth consecutive period of appreciation, trading at ZWL4505.4232 against the greenback, up from ZWL4771.3854. This marked a significant week-on-week increase of 6%,

Jul 28, 2023
Zimbabwe
An illusion Economy: Measuring Currency Stability with Alternative Markets

During the second week of the highly contested elections in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe dollar experienced a depreciation of 1% on the willing buyer willing seller interbank market. Although this depreciat

Sep 12, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zim Dollar Sustains Downward Trajectory

The Zimbabwe dollar weakened on the latest RBZ-governed liberalised auction market system, falling to ZWL4712.1675 from ZWL4647.9681 last week, representing a 1% decline. This marks the third consecut

Sep 13, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zim Dollar Sees Biggest Crush Post Shambolic Elections

The Zimbabwe dollar experienced its most significant decline, not only after the disputed election but since the start of July, indicating a rise in the injection of Zimbabwe dollar liquidity into the

Sep 20, 2023
Zimbabwe
ZiG Currency Conundrum: Government Cracks Down with Iron Fist to Tackle Black Market

Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has experienced appreciation on the formal market on April 18, 2024, maintaining a consistent streak of appreciation. Since its introduct

Apr 18, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG's Formal Market Stability Offsets Inflationary Upswings

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has continued to maintain stability on the formal market since its inception, helping to curb inflationary pressures. On June 17th, the currency traded at ZiG13.4910 per US do

Jun 17, 2024
Companies
Proplastics Export Sales Fall to 1%

Proplastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC piping and fittings, has reported a significant decline in export sales, from 15% of total sales in 2023 to a mere 1% in the first half of 2024 primarily due

Sep 17, 2024

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Simbisa Customer Counts reaches 12.1miliion in Q1 2025

Simbisa Brands, Zimbabwe's largest fast-food outlet, has opened a net total of 57 new company-operated stores between 30 September 2023 and 30 September 2024 with 5 opened in the first quarter of the

Nov 22, 2024

First Capital's Non-Performing Loan Ratio Falls Below 3% Amid Restructuring

First Capital Bank has posted a solid third-quarter performance, driven by a restructuring exercise aimed at enhancing its operating model. In the banking sector, restructuring refers to the process

Nov 22, 2024

Mining Sector Sees 9% Average Growth, but Energy Deficit Deepens

The mining industry have seen a significant growth with an average of 9% per annum, mainly spared by lithium sector projects and production of iron and steel. According to GlobalData, Zimbabwe is the

Nov 22, 2024

Proplastics Reports Subdued YTD Performance with Production, Sales Down

Proplastics, a premier plastics products manufacturer and distributor, reported subdued year-to-date (YTD) results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The company experienced a 5% contractio

Nov 21, 2024

Pomona City Drives Westprop's Q3 Robust Performance

WestProp Holdings, a prominent real estate company's customer contracts have surged by 35% contributing an increase of 11%  to its year-to-date revenue in a trading update for the period ended 30 Sept

Nov 20, 2024

EcoCash Holdings’ HY Performance: Posts 185% Deposits Surge, 91% Loan Growth

EcoCash Holdings reported a 185% surge in deposits to ZWG1.37 billion for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to ZWG483 million in the corresponding 2023 period. This significant growth wa

Nov 20, 2024

Zimplow Holdings on Recovery Path: Q3 Performance Sparks Optimism

Zimplow Holdings Limited reported a 12% decline in topline to US$20.6 million, in the thrird quarter to 30 September 2024 compared to the prior year according to the company’s latest trading update.

Nov 20, 2024

NMB Loan Book More Than Doubles in Q3, USD Denominates Deposits at 87%

NMB Zimbabwe's loan book expanded significantly, with loans and advances surging 110% to ZWG2.7 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. This growth was driven by the bank's successful

Nov 19, 2024